Ponderosa Palisades Travel Guide
Truckee
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Popular places to visit
Northstar California Resort
When you picture California, sunny beaches, surf, and the sea are sure to come to mind first. Don't forget that snow is falling down on the mountain, making Northstar Ski Resort one of the top destinations when ski season arrives.
Donner Lake
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Donner Lake during your travels in Truckee. Wander the lakeside in this quaint area.
Sugar Bowl Resort
Hit the slopes at Sugar Bowl Resort during your trip to Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside and enjoy its top-notch restaurants.
Donner Memorial State Park
Enjoy a trip to Donner Memorial State Park and popular activities such as skiing in Truckee. Amble around this quaint area's lakeside or seek out the hiking trails.
Sugar Bowl
This Bavarian-style ski resort with spa, restaurants, shops and powdery slopes is a favorite with visitors year-round.
Commercial Row
You can find out about the history of Truckee with a stop at Commercial Row. Wander the lakeside or discover the area's mountain views.
Things to do
Driving Lake Tahoe: A Self-Guided Tour from South Lake Tahoe to Tahoe City
California Adventure Bundle: 8 Self-Guided Audio Tours
Full-Day Lake Tahoe Circle Tour including Squaw Valley
Lake Tahoe: Bike Rental Unforgettable Lakeside Ride
Top hotels in Ponderosa Palisades
Hyatt Regency Lake Tahoe Resort, Spa and Casino
Hot tubs were the best
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
evo Hotel Tahoe City
No breakfast included. But great eateries all around. Clean, simple,
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Hyatt Vacation Club at Northstar Lodge, Lake Tahoe
Beautiful resort and very comfortabke two roomed apartment with everything we needed. Fully stocked kitchen, two baths and a great bed and linen. We extended our stay by two nights we were so relaxed
Reviewed on 13 Oct 2025
Crown Motel
One night stay met our expectations
Reviewed on 27 Oct 2025
Cedar Glen Lodge
It was a nice room. I was on the third floor and there isn’t an elevator, so make sure you get ground floor if you need accessible rooms. There was not an air conditioner, but there was a Vornado fan you could plug in which was plenty of air circulation. It was in the 30s to upper 40s at night outside ...
Reviewed on 28 Oct 2025
The Ritz-Carlton, Lake Tahoe
The Ritz Carlton Lake Tahoe is a very impressive property sitting on top of a mountainside in the Northstar resort area about halfway between Truckee and Kings Beach. Service was world class, from the second we arrived until we left all the staff we interacted were very accommodating and were good ...
Reviewed on 6 Oct 2025
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Other neighbourhoods around Ponderosa Palisades
Downtown Truckee
If you're spending some time in Downtown Truckee, Truckee River and Commercial Row are top sights worth seeing.
Gateway
While there might not be top attractions in Gateway, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Coyote Moon Golf Course and Commercial Row.
Olympic Heights
When in Olympic Heights, you can plan a visit to Old Greenwood Golf Course and The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Prosser Lake Heights
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Prosser Lake Heights and surrounding area, you can visit The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.
Sugar Pine Estate
While there might not be top attractions in Sugar Pine Estate, you can explore the larger area and discover places like The Golf Club at Gray's Crossing and Old Greenwood.
Northstar Village
While visiting Northstar Village, you might make a stop by sights like Northstar California Resort and Big Springs Express Gondola.
